Phạm
Phạm is the Vietnamese way to write the common family name Pham.
Phạm is used as a Vietnamese surname.
Did you know?
- The name Phạm can be written with two entirely different Chinese characters: one meaning 'model' and another meaning 'to commit a crime'.
- In Vietnamese social etiquette, calling someone only by their surname Phạm would be considered very unusual or even rude, as people are typically addressed by their given names.
- Because Vietnamese is a tonal language, using the wrong tone when saying Phạm can accidentally change the word from a family name to a term for a legal transgression.
Examples in context
- Họ của cô ấy là Phạm.Her surname is Phạm.
- Gia đình ông Phạm rất đông vui.Mr. Phạm's family is very large and joyful.
- Tôi là Phạm Văn Nam.I am Phạm Văn Nam.
Example conversation
Lan and Tuấn are introduced to a new colleague.
- LanChào anh, anh tên là gì?Hello, what is your name?
- TuấnTôi tên là Phạm Minh.My name is Pham Minh.
- LanRất vui được gặp anh Phạm.Very glad to meet you, Mr. Pham.
- TuấnTôi cũng vậy, cảm ơn Lan.Me too, thank you Lan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Phạm, phạm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
